RN Float Pool Med Surg PCU

HCA Florida Northside Hospital; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) with employer match

Tuition assistance

Mental health support

Job summary

HCA Florida Northside Hospital in Saint Petersburg is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Float Pool. The RN will provide clinical expertise in medical-surgical, telemetry, and progressive care environments. This role requires a Florida RN License, nursing diploma or ASN (BSN preferred), and 1 year of acute care experience. The position includes comprehensive benefits such as medical insurance, paid time off, and retirement plans with employer contributions.

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Florida Registered Nurse or appropriate compact license within 60 days.
• 1 year of experience required in an acute care setting.
• Experience with additional credentials such as CCRN, ONC, PCCN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, intervene, and evaluate care for patients.
• Instruct patients and families regarding medications and treatment.
• Maintain and review patient records including test results.

Skills

Critical thinking

Service excellence

Interpersonal communication

PC skills

Education

Nursing Diploma or ASN

BSN preferred

Tools

American Heart Association BLS certification

American Heart Association ACLS certification

NIHSS certification

Job description

Job Summary

Registered Nurse (RN) Float Pool – Med/Surg/PCU. Provide clinical expertise in medical-surgical, telemetry, and progressive care environments, ensuring high-quality, efficient care for all patients.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, intervene, and evaluate care for Med/Surg, Telemetry, and Progressive Care patients.
• Instruct patients and families regarding medications and treatment instructions.
• Maintain and review patient records including posting test and examination results.
• Administer medications in accordance with physician orders.

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Florida Registered Nurse (or appropriate compact license with an active FL RN license within 60 days).
• Nursing Diploma or ASN required; BSN preferred.
• Experience in an acute care setting strongly preferred.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification required.
• Current American Heart Association ACLS certification required (6‑month grace period from hire date).
• Current NIHSS certification required (6‑month grace period from hire date).
• Additional credentials such as CCRN, ONC, PCCN, Cardiac/Vascular Nursing, Medical‑Surgical RN, or CMSRN accepted.
• Critical thinking, service excellence, strong interpersonal communication, and PC skills.
• No travel required.
• 1 year of experience required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine coverage.
• Well‑being support: free counseling and referral services.
• Paid time off, family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability, and leaves of absence.
• Retirement plans: 401(k) with 100% match on 3%-9% of pay; Employee Stock Purchase Plan; flexible spending accounts; retirement readiness tools.
• Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, scholarships, partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Additional benefits: fertility and family building support, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, consumer discounts.

Benefits eligibility may vary by location.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.